Open Doors Counseling Center
About
As someone who has walked through my own counseling experience, I know how vital it is that the counseling process feels safe. I am so honored that individuals, couples, and families would allow me to enter into the counseling process with them.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults through a client-centered and integrative approach. I have over 10 years of experience working with a wide range of ages in various roles. I have spent my last few years as a school-based therapist, and I believe that working collaboratively with other providers, teachers, school counselors, etc. is very integral in the counseling process.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, relational struggles, trauma, and those who are battling chronic illnesses. I pull in different therapeutic modalities that include but are not limited to emotionally-focused, narrative, attachment-based, trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and play therapy techniques.
I have a passion for people. It is an honor to sit with someone and watch them process and work through what will lead them to hope, healing, and health.
No reviews (yet)
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would love to offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to better understand your needs and answer any additonal questions you may have.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Child and Family Studies with a Community Outreach Concentration from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. I have a Master of Arts in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary - Orlando. I have completed the following trainings:
§ RELIAS Traumatic Stress Disorders in Children and Adolescents
§ RELIAS Substance Use and Trauma
§ RELIAS An Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
§ RELIAS Attachment Disorders: Attachment and Trauma
§ RELIAS Addressing Suicide in Adolescents and Transitional Age Youth
§ PESI Play Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Techniques to Move Beyond Talk Therapy and “Play It Out”
§ Shielding Innocence – weekend seminar regarding preventing childhood sexual abuse presented by Kelly Winkler, M.A., LMHC and Caleb Grover, M.A., M.Div., LMHC
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Yes, I charge $125 per session.
How did you get started in this business?
I have always had a passion for knowing others deeply and being a listening ear. I have experienced so much growth through others providing counseling for me, and I wanted to make a career out of doing it for others.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, I have been training for a race, and it has been so good for me to push myself to do something new and be grateful for what my body is capable of.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
I would find someone that you feel comfortable with as that is vital in the counseling process.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
I would make sure that a professional feels equipped to work with the specific needs a customer has.